Rodney Rogers, the former NBA and Wake Forest star, has died at the age of 54. His family confirmed that he died on Friday, November 21. Rogers was most known for having played 12 NBA seasons with an average of 10.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He was also dubbed the Phoenix Suns' Sixth man of the Year in 2000. His wife, Faye, said in a statement that he died of "natural causes related to the spinal cord injury" he sustained back in 2008 in an ATV accident. Rogers now leaves behind his wife and three kids, Roddreka, Rodney II, and Rydeiah. As of this writing, his exact cause of death remains unclear. Rodney Rogers' life and legacy explored as tributes come pouring in: In the wake of Rogers' demise, tributes have come pouring in. Wake Forest University vice president and director of athletics John Currie penned in a statemnent: "Rodney Rogers transformed and accelerated the upward trajectory of Wake Forest University as well as Demon Deacons basketball from the moment he signed his letter of intent in the fall of 1989. His generational combination of power and grace as a player was exceeded only by the size of his heart. His perseverance and spirit following his accident inspired thousands and embodied the true meaning of Pro Humanitate. Rodney showed us what strength looks like in every chapter of life. Our hearts are with Faye, Roddreka, Rodney II, Rydeiah, and the entire Rogers family." Back in 2008, the former NBA star got into an ATV accident. He was riding in the woods of rural Vance County, North Carolina, when he hit a ditch and fell from the vehicle. He was consequently left paralyzed from the shoulders down. In the years since then, Rodney Rogers launched the Rodney Rogers Foundation, which aids people with spinal injuries. Wake Forest has also issued a statement, noting that Rodney Rogers left behind "a towering legacy as one of the most transformative players in program history and an enduring example of courage, generosity, and Pro Humanitate spirit. "Known as the "Durham Bull" during his prep career, Rogers brought that same power and relentlessness to Winston-Salem. He became the catalyst for elevating Wake Forest men's basketball into one of the nation's premier programs throughout the 1990s." Rogers is one of the only players in ACC history to nab both ACC Freshman of the Year and ACC Player of the Year titles. Stay tuned to SoapCentral for more.